Erin Joy had been quietly playing with the nativity scene, ornaments, and Christmas cards for over an hour. I then hear a big CRASH followed by tears and quiet sobbing.
"Oh Mommy, do you still love me?" she mutters through her tears.
I see one of my favorite ornaments...a panda, from China, shattered on the ground.
"Oh, yes Erin Joy. Of course, I still love you. I love you more than an ornament. I can't keep the ornament forever, but I can keep you forever."
I cried with my daughter as I embraced her and held her in my arms. Yes, Erin Joy...I certainly love you more than an ornament! Ornaments will come and go, but families are forever.
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